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stersam · 07-06-2015, 01:09 AM

I can tell you like to be seen really well.

**joedoh** · 07-06-2015, 01:54 AM

this thing is so awesome I can barely stand it.

why not put a big food truck style door on the side and polish it? would maybe look better than patches and you could set up at shows and sell kettle corn (anyone elses craigslist full of kettle corn businesses for sale?)

UPNADM · 07-06-2015, 10:57 AM

As mentioned I plan on filling in the windows.

Cutting aluminum to fit the holes, then laminating them to a larger piece of aluminum on the inside.

Then I will fill the cracks.

I want to have a decal made for the side, not sure what I will put on it but I was playing around with paint program on my computer.

UPNADM · 07-13-2015, 09:14 AM

Yesterday I finally got the step back into my step van.

My cousin came over with his equipment and got things fitted and welded up for me.

Getting closer to being able to drive this!

flashed · 07-13-2015, 09:39 AM

Looking good .

markeb01 · 07-13-2015, 11:42 AM

Beautiful workmanship. Not sure if it would be of any help, but I ran bought my over center hand brake from a place called MillSupply.com and they offer a variety of items for the Grumman Olson step vans. Just thought I'd pass it along.

UPNADM · 07-13-2015, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by markeb01

Beautiful workmanship. Not sure if it would be of any help, but I ran bought my over center hand brake from a place called MillSupply.com and they offer a variety of items for the Grumman Olson step vans. Just thought I'd pass it along.

Thanks for mentioning that... I have actually bought a few things from them for the side doors.

I have a few other things on my list from there.

UPNADM · 07-16-2015, 09:44 PM

Got some seats today for the van...

Heavy, but sitting in place. They should work nicely.

Got the throttle cable hooked up tonight as well.

Perhaps some smoke rolling on the weekend?

flashed · 07-16-2015, 09:57 PM

Those seats look really comfy .

UPNADM · 07-17-2015, 10:17 PM

Decided to go at one of the doors tonight...

This is the result.

Hopefully I can make a match tomorrow and get my seat fabbed on Sunday.

UPNADM · 07-18-2015, 02:00 PM

I took the van for a little spin this morning...

Nothing too exciting, but it put a smile on my face.

Still lots to do but my motivation is higher now... ha.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEV4FvJFcJ4

**joedoh** · 07-18-2015, 03:01 PM

haha when it was turning around at the end of the road it looked like a hole in the universe for a second.

nice work!

**Palf70Step** · 07-18-2015, 04:43 PM

UPNADM · 12-04-2015, 08:57 PM

With the darkness, dampness and cold, I am back inside.

Got a little done on the van tonight.

Started filling in windows. Laminated two pieces, with a plan for a decal to cover the mess.

Thought I'd share a few pics. Not very pretty, but it will be...

**old Rusty C10** · 12-07-2015, 10:28 AM

looks good to me.... and any progress is good progress

flashed · 12-07-2015, 02:37 PM

That is looking nice and shiny.

Garys8 · 12-12-2015, 07:52 PM

It looks like you may have the same windows as I do, have you had luck looking for the curved windows?

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Corte's Speed Shop · 12-28-2015, 11:35 AM

Just read through your whole thread and it got me psyched to start working on my '66 Grumman Step Van. Was wondering what your initial process for stripping the paint was? Did you use a combination of paint stripper and sanding? If so, what grit seemed to work best? How did you end up getting the paint cleaned up around all the rivets?

UPNADM · 12-31-2015, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Corte's Speed Shop

Just read through your whole thread and it got me psyched to start working on my '66 Grumman Step Van. Was wondering what your initial process for stripping the paint was? Did you use a combination of paint stripper and sanding? If so, what grit seemed to work best? How did you end up getting the paint cleaned up around all the rivets?

I used paint stripper and sanding discs.

I started cutting the aluminum with 80 grit on my orbital. I then kept stepping it up and eventually stopped at 3000 grit on wet disc.

In hindsight I would have spent more time with the paint stripper as it can be a bit of a pain getting rid of some of the sanding marks.

I then hit it with a high speed wheel with polishing compound.

As around the rivets I used a wire wheel on both my drill and die grinder.

Lets see a pic!

UPNADM · 12-31-2015, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Garys8

It looks like you may have the same windows as I do, have you had luck looking for the curved windows?

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Nice van!

I have a line on a possibility for some glass. If that doesn't work out I'll be taking the plexi glass route.

Do you have any insight?

Corte's Speed Shop · 12-31-2015, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UPNADM

I used paint stripper and sanding discs.

I started cutting the aluminum with 80 grit on my orbital. I then kept stepping it up and eventually stopped at 3000 grit on wet disc.

In hindsight I would have spent more time with the paint stripper as it can be a bit of a pain getting rid of some of the sanding marks.

I then hit it with a high speed wheel with polishing compound.

As around the rivets I used a wire wheel on both my drill and die grinder.

Lets see a pic!

Thanks for the info! Mine still has it's paint, so I've got a lot of work ahead of me to get it looking any where near as nice as yours. First priority is swapping the 5.3/TH350 combo into it.

Keep up the good work and be sure to continue sharing your progress!

Happy New Year!

UPNADM · 01-09-2016, 06:11 PM

Some work done on the van in the past couple weeks....

I have been continuously sanding the windows. Pretty much there now. Decal to come.

My cousin was able to give me a hand to weld up my seats. They turned out good in my opinion..

Today I started mocking up a dog house... I am considering getting out my fiberglass matt/resin and going over this while its in place. Am I crazy? Would that even work?

Just thinking steel will add some potential heavy weight...

Thoughts?

UPNADM · 01-09-2016, 06:13 PM

A couple more...

flashed · 01-09-2016, 06:39 PM

I think fiberglass would work great for the doghouse and fairly easy to work with .The cardboard pattern looks good as well as the rest of your work .I love those old panel trucks like yours.

NONHOG · 01-11-2016, 02:01 PM

Only thing comes to mind is adding some paper towel rolls to the top edges
"rounded edge" otherwise whatever works.
Fiberglass may add some noise suppression? Otherwise I'd go aluminum to keep in theme. Whatever you choose I'm sure it'll be nice.

07-06-2015, 01:09 AM	#151
stersam Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: aloha Posts: 44	Re: 1962 Grumman Olson Project I can tell you like to be seen really well.

07-06-2015, 01:54 AM	#152
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: 1962 Grumman Olson Project this thing is so awesome I can barely stand it. why not put a big food truck style door on the side and polish it? would maybe look better than patches and you could set up at shows and sell kettle corn (anyone elses craigslist full of kettle corn businesses for sale?) __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

07-06-2015, 10:57 AM	#153
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1962 Grumman Olson Project As mentioned I plan on filling in the windows. Cutting aluminum to fit the holes, then laminating them to a larger piece of aluminum on the inside. Then I will fill the cracks. I want to have a decal made for the side, not sure what I will put on it but I was playing around with paint program on my computer. Attached Images __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242

07-13-2015, 09:14 AM	#154
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1962 Grumman Olson Project Yesterday I finally got the step back into my step van. My cousin came over with his equipment and got things fitted and welded up for me. Getting closer to being able to drive this! Attached Images __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242

07-13-2015, 09:39 AM	#155
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: 1962 Grumman Olson Project Looking good .

07-13-2015, 11:42 AM	#156
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: 1962 Grumman Olson Project Beautiful workmanship. Not sure if it would be of any help, but I ran bought my over center hand brake from a place called MillSupply.com and they offer a variety of items for the Grumman Olson step vans. Just thought I'd pass it along. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

07-16-2015, 09:44 PM	#158
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1962 Grumman Olson Project Got some seats today for the van... Heavy, but sitting in place. They should work nicely. Got the throttle cable hooked up tonight as well. Perhaps some smoke rolling on the weekend? Attached Images __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242

07-16-2015, 09:57 PM	#159
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: 1962 Grumman Olson Project Those seats look really comfy .

07-17-2015, 10:17 PM	#160
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1962 Grumman Olson Project Decided to go at one of the doors tonight... This is the result. Hopefully I can make a match tomorrow and get my seat fabbed on Sunday. Attached Images __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242

07-18-2015, 02:00 PM	#161
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1962 Grumman Olson Project I took the van for a little spin this morning... Nothing too exciting, but it put a smile on my face. Still lots to do but my motivation is higher now... ha. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEV4FvJFcJ4 __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242

07-18-2015, 03:01 PM	#162
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: 1962 Grumman Olson Project haha when it was turning around at the end of the road it looked like a hole in the universe for a second. nice work! __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

07-18-2015, 04:43 PM	#163
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,090	Re: 1962 Grumman Olson Project __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

12-04-2015, 08:57 PM	#164
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1962 Grumman Olson Project With the darkness, dampness and cold, I am back inside. Got a little done on the van tonight. Started filling in windows. Laminated two pieces, with a plan for a decal to cover the mess. Thought I'd share a few pics. Not very pretty, but it will be... Attached Images __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242

12-07-2015, 10:28 AM	#165
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,307	Re: 1962 Grumman Olson Project looks good to me.... and any progress is good progress __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-07-2015, 02:37 PM	#166
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: 1962 Grumman Olson Project That is looking nice and shiny.



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12-12-2015, 07:52 PM	#167
Garys8 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Highland, Indiana Posts: 35	Re: 1962 Grumman Olson Project It looks like you may have the same windows as I do, have you had luck looking for the curved windows? [IMG][/IMG]

12-28-2015, 11:35 AM	#168
Corte's Speed Shop Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Bayfield, CO Posts: 35	Re: 1962 Grumman Olson Project Just read through your whole thread and it got me psyched to start working on my '66 Grumman Step Van. Was wondering what your initial process for stripping the paint was? Did you use a combination of paint stripper and sanding? If so, what grit seemed to work best? How did you end up getting the paint cleaned up around all the rivets?

01-09-2016, 06:11 PM	#172
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1962 Grumman Olson Project Some work done on the van in the past couple weeks.... I have been continuously sanding the windows. Pretty much there now. Decal to come. My cousin was able to give me a hand to weld up my seats. They turned out good in my opinion.. Today I started mocking up a dog house... I am considering getting out my fiberglass matt/resin and going over this while its in place. Am I crazy? Would that even work? Just thinking steel will add some potential heavy weight... Thoughts? Attached Images __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242

01-09-2016, 06:13 PM	#173
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1962 Grumman Olson Project A couple more... Attached Images __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242

01-09-2016, 06:39 PM	#174
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: 1962 Grumman Olson Project I think fiberglass would work great for the doghouse and fairly easy to work with .The cardboard pattern looks good as well as the rest of your work .I love those old panel trucks like yours.

01-11-2016, 02:01 PM	#175
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,446	Re: 1962 Grumman Olson Project Only thing comes to mind is adding some paper towel rolls to the top edges "rounded edge" otherwise whatever works. Fiberglass may add some noise suppression? Otherwise I'd go aluminum to keep in theme. Whatever you choose I'm sure it'll be nice. __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

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